Wu-Tang Clan

Metaphorically converting their Staten Island home base into the feudal Buddhist temples of Shaolin, the Wu Tang Clan brought a swinging dose of mysticism tinged with a hardcore mentality to Hip Hop. Fusing Islamic teachings with Eastern Philosophies, The Wu-Tang Clan’s diverse core of contributors and innumerable Wu-affiliates have made Wu-Tang into more than merely a group, but rather a global phenomenon.